Stark Fitness’ first ever fitness club in San Antonio

As we recover from the pandemic and restrictions are being lifted, it is time that we also prioritize our health and wellness this coming  new year. It means having a Go-to fitness clubs have become a necessity for people who want to achieve being fit and healthy. Stark Fitness, one of the fastest-growing health and fitness brands, expands its service to provide a healthy fitness lifestyle for every Filipino. Now, they want to continue redefining people’s perception that fitness is not difficult and attainable by opening Stark Fitness’ first-ever fitness center.

Megaworld welcomes Stark Fitness

From Left to Right: Mr Mark Sta. Ana, Ms. Isa Lim, Ms. Ms. Camille Elviña and Ms. Gigi Dela Vega)

As a Cluster General Manager for Makati CBD Properties of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Mr. Mark Sta. Ana, with Ms. Camille Elviña (General Manager Makati CBD Properties), Ms. Gigi Dela Vega (Deputy General Manager Makati CBD)  and his Megaworld Lifestyle Mall management  team were on hand to welcome Stark Fitness Gym to one of its lifestyle mall in San Antonio Residence located at Malugay St. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City.

Stark Fitness Gym grand opening 

The brand new gym, which is situated on the 2nd Floor of San Antonio Mall along Buendia Ave,  opened its door last January 27, 2023. This grand opening event attended by some of the well-known celebrities such as Max Collins, Jameson Blake, Winwyn Marquez, Michelle Vito, Pat Sugui, Tyronne Tan, Kim Rodriguez, model  Kirst Viray and fitness influencers like Princess Legazpi, Dan of Fitness, Coach Legran, Coach Anton and with them some of the media both online and traditional joined to the event. As the gym showcases its own premium and quality equipment, the guests also enjoy the amenities that the gym can offer like the bungee fitness class and infra-red sauna to relax after their workout.

Getting into a workout routine doesn’t have to be boring

he luxurious club will be offering personal training sessions and some of the most unique fitness classes such as the Bungee Fitness/Fly Class, currently the only one open in the Philippines, where people can experience a low-intensity workout jumping and flying while suspended on a rope. Everyone can also enjoy the Pound, an exercise class with a rock-star flair that consists of drumming, cardio, and strength training. Enjoy access to elite personal trainers, Zumba, yoga, or HIIT STEP classes. And when signing up, a free training assessment is included to develop your action plan and attack fitness head-on.

From Passion to Career. 

Ms. Isabelle Lim, being a fitness enthusiast, wanted to share her passion by opening its first brick and mortar store at SM Megamall and now by opening a fitness gym for Filipino people. As she shares on the gym grand opening event “ after opening up our first showroom in megamall, we wanted to expand into a fitness center to truly encapsulate that our fitness equipment is premium and high quality, meant also for commercial gyms. We plan to create a community where “being fit” means being able to provide one’s own life and well being. Stark Fitness gym will not only focus on fitness but also wellbeing and mental health. Supporting all sizes and gender. On the business side, We plan to open up more fitness centers in the coming months and open up for franchising in the future.”

Pre-selling continues …

Stark Fitness Gym at San Antonio Residences continues its pre-selling promo of  Php 2199/month for the first 3 months* inclusive of all the perks and classes that the gym offers until the end of february.
**Php 2199 for the first 3 months and Php 2500 for the following months.Applicable for 1 yr contract. Save Php 9,303 for one year. And a one-time payment of Php 1500 for the access key.

For updates about the brand, visit Stark Fitness Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok accounts. The complete list of products is available on STARK Fitness website, Lazada and Shopee pages.

For updates about the brand, visit Stark Fitness San Antonio Gym Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts. More information on memberships is available on STARK Fitness website.

 XTREME Appliances opens its fourth concept store inside SM Malls in its Sta. Mesa branch on January 21, 2023, located at the 3rd level, Cyberzone. The store is the first of its kind. It features a lounge that serves as an extension designed to showcase the company’s range of home appliances.

The grand opening was attended by Mr. Adrian Lim, President of XTREME Appliances, Mr. Mark del Mundo, VP for Business Development, Mr. Meng Melgar, Head of Retail, and was also joined by Manila Vice Mayor, Yul Servo, SM executives, media, and celebrities. 

“We hope this new branch brings convenience and ease of purchase to everyone residing in Metro Manila. We have worked hard to ensure that our products are of the highest quality”, shares Mr. Lim. “We are also offering special promotions for our customers. All customers who purchase products can get up to P28,990 worth of free appliances”, he added. 

Aside from the brand’s availability in SM Sta. Mesa, XTREME Appliances is also available in the following branches: 

• SM Daet
• SM Lemery
• SM San Fernando Downtown

Below are the exclusive bundle deals offered during the grand opening:

The opening of the XTREME Appliances concept store in SM Sta. Mesa marks a major milestone in the brand’s growth and development in the country. It is a testament to XTREME Appliances’ commitment to providing its customers with the best value in home appliances.

About XTREME Appliances

XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and light commercial appliances like TV, Air Conditioner, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Gas Range, and many more.

To know more about XTREME Appliances please like and follow XTREME Appliances Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.

Banwa Private Island is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janet Oquendo as Island Manager. It will be a warm tropical welcome home for Janet, who was integral to the pre-opening phase as head of operations on the island. She now returns to Palawan from Mexico, where she was Hotel Manager of the luxury-eco resort, Cuixmala for two years.

With over 25 years of international hotel management experience, Janet is a seasoned hotelier who has worked extensively in Aman luxury resorts, hotels and private residences across continents, in pre-opening and operational roles.

Commenting on her new role heading day-to-day operations of Banwa Private Island, Janet says: “It is a privilege to get my feet back on the pristine sands of the island, where truly exclusive experiences are created and where sustainability is at the heart of luxury and intuitive service. This is very much aligned with me personally as well as professionally and I am so happy to be back.

Peter Nilsson of Banwa Private Island says: “We are pleased to welcome Janet home to this exciting role as Island Manager. Previously, she was instrumental in carving out the Aquos Foundation’s conservation and sustainability values. These values remain at the heart of everything we do. Her in-depth understanding of our ethos, alongside her skills in exceptional guest experiences, make Janet a unique fit for Banwa Private Island.”

Real estate remains one of the most profitable investments in the Philippines. It flourishes with real estate prices appreciating through the years, providing a high return on investment.

Top Coastal Bay Realty Corporation ventures on real estate with the establishment of its first residential project in the Bay Area – Coastal Luxury Residences.

This 18-story, three-residential tower, each with fourteen (14) floors dedicated to living spaces, Coastal Luxury Residences incorporates modernity and luxury in style. It has studio type, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom as well as 3-bedroom units, which are ideal for single dwellers or families.

Situated in the thriving city of Parañaque, Coastal Luxury Residences commits to providing the luxury living we all dream of.  Back in 2018, two businessmen envisioned a residence that would promote a flourishing lifestyle in a fast-developing urban city. Making that vision happen, the developers of this luxury condominium have given a holistic approach to living by integrating home, leisure, work, and well-being seamlessly into the development of this residential property.

BAY AREA: THE MOST EXCITING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN METRO MANILA

Expect exciting, attractive, and ample business opportunities in the Bay Area, one of the fastest-rising business districts in recent years. Covering these cities in Metro Manila – Manila, Pasay, and Parañaque, its steady transformation and consistent increase in land value implies the birth of the next business, residential, leisure, and educational hub in the metro following the rise of office buildings, the Philippines’ first and biggest IKEA, shopping malls – Ayala Mall’s Manila Bay, S&R, SM Mall of Asia, leisure areas such as MOA Arena, City of Dreams’ DreamPlay, SM By the Bay and other key expansions happening soon. The Bay Area has started to become one of these prominent business districts – Makati Central Business District (CBD), Pasig’s Ortigas Center, and Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

The Bay Area has also become a transportation center in the metro. Its proximity to the airport, seaport, and bus terminals makes it a viable consideration to businesses since connectivity and accessibility are the gateway to success. The expansion of Skyway and the opening of the Manila-Cavite Expressway have paved the way for faster and more convenient travel to neighboring cities and provinces in the country.

The Bay Area is considered the next “Las Vegas in Asia” with the rise of world-class luxury hotels, casinos, shopping centers, and recreational spaces.

Religious tourism plays an important role in this part of the Parañaque area. Every Wednesday, many Catholic devotees flock to Baclaran Church to attend the mass and pray in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Near the church is Baclaran’s thrift market where you can discover various finds at a very reasonable price.

Since it has the right balance of business, leisure, and culture, no wonder Bay Area is gaining the attention of prospective residents and investors.

LET LIFE EVERFLOW: COASTAL LUXURY RESIDENCES’ MAIN GOAL

To live in Coastal Luxury Residences makes a practical and wise choice as it helps save time traveling from work or school. It saves money, too as it lessens transportation costs going to and from work, running errands, or doing groceries since Coastal Luxury Residences is close to work areas, shopping centers, or even churches and leisure centers. It enables you to enjoy other things in life that matter.

Coastal Luxury Residences offers various amenities that suit your lifestyle. This includes a cafe bar, children’s playground, children’s study area, function hall, fitness center, kitchen for caterers, mini movie theater, jogging path, outdoor swimming pool, and children’s pool.

Parking space is not a problem. It has three levels of podium parking and one level of basement parking. Each tower has an individual lobby area, and the ground level is designed for commercial spaces.

Coastal Luxury Residences puts a premium on safety and security. Each tower has a wide common area, mail room, fire alarm system, video intercom, rooftop emergency bridge, natural ventilation in hallways, facial recognition security system, 100% back-up power, 4 elevators in each tower, access card for security, CCTV on communal areas and liquid-cooled centralized air conditioning in every unit.

Coastal Luxury Residences welcomes new residents and business owners. For more information or unit tours, please contact Ms. Veronica Ramos at 0918.8133333 or visit our website: www.coastalluxuryresidences.com and follow us on our official Facebook page – Coastal Luxury Residences.

Top Coastal Bay Realty Corporation is the property developer of Coastal Luxury Residences.

Start the year right by putting your hard-earned money into a worthy and wise investment.

Top Coastal Bay Realty Corporation introduced its newest residential property – Coastal Luxury Residences.

The developer of this luxury condominium gave a comprehensive approach to luxury living with its seamless integration of home, leisure, work, and well-being in the construction of this residential property.

Coastal Luxury Residences gathered authorities from real estate in the Philippines in a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Present in the ribbon cutting ceremony were Top Coastal Bay’s management team – Ms. Monica Chen and Ms. Ryna Brito, the First Chairman of the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) under Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), Dr. Eduardo G. Ong, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Parañaque Chapter president Ms. Lolita Duria, and former Parañaque representative Mr. Ed Zialcita.

A festive media event was held last January 20, 2023, on the 5th floor of Coastal Luxury Residences’ Function Room. A lion dance performed by the Philippine Pagoda Khuan Loke Athletic Association commenced the launch, coinciding with the celebration of Chinese New Year.

Ms. Monica Chen, operations manager of Top Coastal Bay Realty Corporation welcomed the members of the press and other important guests at the said event. She briefly shared the birth pains of constructing this luxury property, especially during the pandemic. “When the pandemic happened in the country, necessary changes had been made to continue the development of our dream property,” shared Ms. Chen.

Former Parañaque representative Mr. Ed Zialcita thanked the developers of Coastal Luxury Residences for investing and putting up a luxury property in the city. He also shared a brief history of what the property’s location was like before and its enormous transformation into what is it today. “It [Bay Area] is considered on the same footing as Bonifacio [Global City],” added Mr. Zialcita.

He also encouraged guests present at the event to support the property. “When you look at investing in property, don’t think of it as an expense, think of it as an investment,” urged Mr. Zialcita.  He reassured the guests that now is the best time to invest in real estate with positive forecast seen in the next two years.

The newest property developer has invited three valuable resource speakers to enlighten the guests and the media about Coastal Luxury Residences.

Dr. Eduardo G. Ong, who is acknowledged as “The Father of Philippine Real Estate” with his vast years of expertise in the practice and training of real estate in the Philippines, discussed seven (7) reasons for investing in luxury property and Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) condominiums.  

According to Dr. Ong, investing in RFO units had its advantages. It allowed potential homebuyers and investors to see and inspect the actual units – their size, real condition, vibe, features, amenities, and the quality of materials used. “You do not need to worry about not meeting your expectations. What you see is what you get,” reiterated Dr. Ong.

He added that getting RFO units can help investors and future occupants to enjoy flexible payment terms and discounts. “RFO units or properties have many perks and benefits, making them a much-preferred option for investors and potential buyers,” shared Dr. Ong.

Colliers International Director for Office Services, Ms. Maricris Sarino-Joson, and Director of Research Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc explained Bay Market Area’s Marketing Study and how the study affects the property’s future.

The study revealed that Bay Area promises to become the major player that will redefine Metro Manila’s real estate sector.

According to Ms. Sarino-Joson, Bay Area is now Metro Manila’s most exciting development as it is fast becoming the next business, residential, leisure, cultural, and educational hub.  “The land value [in Bay Area] has been steadily increasing since 2010, which is good for real estate”, said Ms. Sarino-Joson.

Meanwhile, Mr. Joey Bondoc reiterated the positive impacts of infrastructure and transportation developments near Bay Area properties. He added that residential property investment especially in the Bay Area provided a positive outlook with more property developments nearing completion.

“Bay Area has overtaken Makati in 2021 in terms of total condominium supply,” described Mr. Bondoc.  They also forecasted that the Bay Area will soon overtake Bonifacio Global City by 2024.

Moreover, the presence of offices, residential, leisure, educational, and cultural spaces in the Bay Area, and its seamless connection with the rest of Metro Manila will continue to attract potential residents and investors. These developments may eventually surpass its neighboring cities as the most desirable place in Metro Manila to stay, work, study, and play.

Ms. Veronica Ramos, Marketing Consultant for Coastal Luxury Residences talked about the property’s project features in detail, which include a wide common area, mail room, fire alarm system, video intercom, rooftop emergency bridge, natural ventilation in hallways, facial recognition security system, 100% back-up power, 4 elevators in each tower, individual lobbies per tower, access card for security, CCTV on common areas, and liquid-cooled centralized air conditioning in every unit.

After a series of discussions, the members of the press and other guests were given an expansive tour of the units. They explored various amenities inside this newly constructed luxury residential building such as a café bar, children’s playground, children’s study area, function hall, fitness center, kitchen for caterers, mini movie theater, jogging path, outdoor swimming pool, and children’s pool.

Ending the program, Coastal Luxury Residences affiliate companies namely Sunlight Air, Unimax Prime Wines, Gree Appliances, and Grand Marina Condotel generously raffled off prizes for all the guests who attended the event.

Coastal Luxury Residences has three towers. Tower 1 is 100% Ready-for-Occupancy with 186 units dedicated to residential spaces. Towers 2 and 3 have 220 residential units each. All these three towers have studio-type, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom as well as 3-bedroom units, which are ideal for single dwellers or families.

Discounts and other rewards await those who will avail of this property this year. Make your luxury living a dream come true with Coastal Luxury Residences.

For more information, please contact Ms. Veronica Ramos at 0918.8133333 or visit our website: www.coastalluxuryresidences.com and follow our official Facebook page – Coastal Luxury Residences.

Top Coastal Bay Realty Corporation is the property developer of Coastal Luxury Residences.

DUTY FREE PHILIPPINES (DFP) welcomes the Year of the Water Rabbit with the first sale campaign of the year dubbed “Chinese New Year Jan-Pack Sale” on January 21-23, 2023. International travelers, namely the balikbayans, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and foreign tourists, are in for exciting deals as participating brands will offer as much as 20% discount on selected items. The sale will run on January 21 at DFP’s downtown Fiestamall store in Paranaque City and on January 22-23 at Luxe Duty Free in Pasay City.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year with the traditional lion and dragon dances, believed to bring good fortune, shall be on January 23 at both the Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free stores.  There will also be a Chinese Wishing Ceremony to be officiated by Feng Shui master Patrick Lim Hernandez at Luxe Duty Free where shoppers can join and offer their New Year wishes. 

The Fiestamall store is open daily from 10am to 7pm while store hours at Luxe Duty Free in Pasay City is from 11am to 8pm. For more information and updates, visit www.dfp.com.ph or its Facebook and Instagram pages (@dutyfreephils).

This coming January 12, 2023, 

Eunnies Events Management will start the year celebrating with our very energetic, jolly and competitive team, the United Bloggers Philippines, print media Light TV network and their chosen charities Children’s with Downsyndrome, Orphans and PWDs.

“Celebrate Givethanks and Giveback ” is our theme for this year, where we respond together to God’s call,  to be His Eyes and Ears to see the needs , and be God’s hands to reach out with their chosen charities here at Acienda del Cielo – the best wedding and all-time favorite event venue in the south as they  enjoy sumptuous, delicious buffet prepared by outstanding Catering service of Casa Moriones and beautifully designed by Tei Endencia, supported by Evergreen and One Feathers.

This event won’t be successful without the participation and generosity of all the sponsors as follows Acienda del Cielo Laguna, Casamoriones, One Feathers Event Place , Evergreen , Tei Endencia Bendito Viajeros 

Bayan ni Juan Movement , Airspeed , Geiser Maclang  , SM Supermalls, Queenlynne RestoBar , Cebu Pacific Air,  The Aesthetic Studio, Play with Bella and Triexies by Ma Triexia Elaine Alejo Ong,   Alta Skin Whitening System, Patricia’s Food Mftg , Love Viva Cakes, F*art Fashion Art,  Form & Function Corrective Chiropractic, Totetally Official, SamLens Cakes, and Cafe, California Nails and Day Spa,  Heartstrings, The Permanent Make Up Academy,  FIL Global Immigration, Binalot, MC Beauty Wellness Center, Sta Cecilia MJ OB Midwife Lying in Corp, Ikkoryu,Nanyang,  Malaya Business Insight which will celebrate  Anniversary this month , other print media partners  and Newlife Southwoods Family Pastor James Magat..

Let us live by God’s calling. We are God’s source and symbol of blessings

United Bloggers Philippines vision is to see all bloggers united as one. This organization consists of passionate bloggers: from veterans to fresh. Some came from various parts of the Philippines and some are also member of other Blogger Groups and some are also Freelancers. UBP is founded by Adae Ang and now being managed by Eunnies Events Management, owned by Bette Medina , they are BFFs since college who started her freelancing career in organizing events with her advocacy to Empower, Inspire and be a blessing .

Responding to God’s calling to be His ears and eyes to see the needs of people and to be God’s hands to reach out and make people feel God’s love and faithfulness. 

This year’s 2023 is a joint effort of JCMS Inc., a Marketing Services owned by Joan Ocampo , Bette Medina and Claire UPCC team Aileen De Leon and Vixzy Cruz as they merge this year 2023 on their comeback in the events world with the partnership of Bayan ni Juan, a Youth organization with a common goal, not just to help brands achieve their target audience by marketing advertising digital promotions but making a difference, to build a stronger ties with our clients – the small and corporate businesses to continue to help them grow .  We also make sure to support an organization for every event as it’s our advocacy to be a blessing and plan also to have our own foundation so that we can reach out more people as God give us the resources and connection.

Services offered:

– Event Management , Marketing, Branding , Business Development , Public Relations,  , Presscon /Media Events Advocacies, projects for the OFWs

: Sterling Bank of Asia President and CEO, Mr. Cecilio San Pedro during the 2022 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremonies.

Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA), one of the country’s leading thrift banks, was recognized by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) during the “2022 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremonies” held last November 29 at the BSP Assembly Hall. 

BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla, in his message, recognized both the public and private sectors for their contribution to the implementation of appropriate, responsive, and well-calibrated policy actions. 

SBA is the only savings bank among the nine award recipients from BSP’s head office for its outstanding participation in BSP’s Cash Service Alliance (CSA).

“We are honored to be recognized by the BSP for our strong commitment to the development and protection of the financial services industry,” said Cecilio Paul San Pedro, President and CEO of Sterling Bank of Asia. “This award is an affirmation of hard work and dedication in improving the financial well-being of our clients and every Filipino” San Pedro added.

For more information, visit https://www.sterlingbankasia.com/.

DFPC immediately took the necessary steps to prevent further escalation of the attack’s impact by investigating the nature and scope of the malware and implementing immediate steps to secure its systems. DFPC has also reported the incident to concerned government regulatory agencies and is working diligently with IT experts to address the problem.

State owned Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) has been hit by a ransomware attack affecting its stores’ POS servers and breach of its customers profile and employees’ personal data. The attack was confirmed via a report to the National Privacy Commission which detailed that the incident happened last 21 December 2022 through a malicious text file on the POS store server of DFPC’s Kalibo outlet. The hackers introduced themselves as the Vice Society, an identified ransomware cyber attacker, and threatened to upload the agency’s files to “darknet”.

DFPC customers, suppliers and employees are forewarned of any identity theft or fraud that may result from said unfortunate occurrence. The agency is also requesting for the public’s understanding and continued support amidst an anticipated store-wide system outage for an indefinite period.

Rediscover the warmth and joy brought by this Yuletide season as you dine at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria! Bask into the sumptuous feast from our season’s selections with your loved ones and friends.

In celebration of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at Seven Corners, we will be highlighting the following dishes: Our signature Ribeye Steak, savory Roasted Turkey with Bread Stuffing, festive Holiday Ham and our succulent Salmon Wellington. You can enjoy these astounding dishes only at Php 3,300 nett per person.

Xin Tian Di has prepared a special set menu for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve that will surely complete your holiday celebrations. For as low as Php 1,888++ per person, you can enjoy authentic and luxurious Chinese flavors personally crafted by our in-house Chinese Executive Chef.

As we welcome the year 2023, celebrate Media Noche with us at Seven Corners Restaurant for a special rate of Php 2,500 nett per person. Let us fill our hearts with gratitude for the past year and toast to the one ahead of us for good luck and prosperity!

For inquiries, contact us at (02) 87900 3100, or email fandb.reservations@ihg.com